Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
0E799B
RGB
14, 121, 155
HSL
194, 83%, 33%
HSB
194, 91%, 61%
CMYK
91, 22, 0, 39
LAB
47, -19, -27
LCH
47, 33, 235
OKLCH
0.54, 0.10, 227
XYZ
13, 16, 33
LUV
47, -32, -36
HWB
194, 5%, 39%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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